Job Description
Chef de Partie - Hotel (Live-In Available)\n
Location: Christchurch / New Forest (near Bournemouth)
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Salary: £28,000 per year (+ tips + paid overtime)
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Accommodation: Live-in available (£280-£380/month depending on room size)
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Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
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Role Overview\n
We are recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join a busy, Hotel set in the beautiful New Forest area.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef looking for a great work-life balance, career progression, and a vibrant team environment.
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⏰ Working Hours / Shifts\n
\n - Early shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm
\n - Late shift: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
\n - Occasional split shifts: 10:00am - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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⭐ Key Benefits\n
\n - 50% discount on food & drink (Team Card)
\n - Discounts on holidays across the group
\n - Access to leisure facilities across all parks
\n - 33 days holiday (pro rata)
\n - Paid overtime (over 40 hours)
\n - Enhanced parental leave (T&Cs apply)
\n - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
\n - Live-in accommodation available
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Key Responsibilities\n
\n - Supporting and running the kitchen day-to-day
\n - Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes
\n - Assisting in menu development and creating new dishes
\n - Training and developing junior kitchen staff
\n - Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
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✅ Requirements\n
\n - Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Commis Chef
\n - Experience in a fresh food kitchen (Rosette experience desirable)
\n - NVQ Level 1/2 (or equivalent)
\n - Strong passion for food and quality
\n - Positive attitude and eagerness to grow
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What You'll Get\n
\n - Salary of £28,000
\n - Tips and paid overtime
\n - Career progression opportunities
\n - Supportive and dynamic team environment
\n - Option to live on-site
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Eligibility\n
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required.
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